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Bunnymergency Kit
This is a suggested list to help you put together a Bunnymergency Kit so that you can safely treat minor issues such as cuts and scratches as well as what you need to help keep your rabbit alive until you can get to a vet in an emergency such as GI stasis.
Critical Care of/for Rabbit Patients
An article; written by Molly Varga world renown rabbit specialist vet, outlining the ‘how to’ of caring for Critically ill rabbits.
Desexing Info Pack
PLEASE USE A RABBIT SAVVY VET TO DESEX YOUR RABBIT(S)
This is ESSENTIAL and we cannot stress enough how important it is to use a rabbit savvy vet to desex your rabbit.
Drooling / Excess Salivation / Ptyalism
Drooling or Excess Salivation is an issue that needs urgent diagnosis and attention …
EC / Encephalitozoon cuniculi / Head Tilt / Torticollis
Encephalitozoonosis is endemic in the pet rabbit population worldwide, and is an important cause of neurologic disease in rabbits
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners
It’s wise to prepare for emergency evacuation for your pets ahead of time. This resource shows you how to go about that.
Emergency - Is Your Rabbit Sick?
Helping you to identify the warning signs of a sick rabbit
Floppy Rabbit Syndrome
Floppy rabbit syndrome is one of the more dramatic and alarming conditions that a rabbit owner can experience. Fortunately, the prognosis for most cases is good with proper supportive care.
Flystrike / Maggots
Flystrike (also known as Myiasis) is when flies lay their eggs on a rabbit's skin (usually around the bottom). The eggs quickly hatch and the maggots chew their way into the rabbit's skin. This can happen within hours and can very quickly become fatal.
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
This guide explains what Heat Exhaustion and heatstroke are and how you identify them.
Help! I've Lost my Rabbit!
Often when rabbits go missing they are still quite close to home. Dusk and just before dawn are good times to look for them as they are more likely to come out to graze.
Keeping Your Rabbit Cool in Summer
Rabbits can’t sweat or pant when they get too hot. You'll find lots of ways to keep them cool here.